How to update Pages on MacBook Pro

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How to update Pages on MacBook Pro

Once when I opened Pages there was a message I should update Pages on my Macbook Pro. I think I clicked later or something similar.

Now that I want to open a Pages document from iCloud from my iPad my Pages on MacBook Pro says I need to update to open the Pages document from the latest version of Pages on iOS.

Ok, I'll do it but how?

AppStore doesn't give it as an update and I can't find in Pages anywhere an option for updating now.

So, how do I do? Should I delete Pages and download it again or is there a easier way?

I've done the latest OS X update (10.8.4). My Pages '09 is 4.2 (1008)

Kaj

Pages-OTHER, OS X Mountain Lion (10.8.4)

Posted on Jul 16, 2013 9:39 AM

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mende1

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Jul 16, 2013 9:43 AM in response to kholmback

Welcome to Apple Support Communities

Do you remember where you purchased Pages? If it was purchased in a DVD, download iWork 9.3 update > http://support.apple.com/kb/dl1563 Make sure that Pages is in /Applications, and if not, move it to this folder.

If it was purchased in the Mac App Store, check that it's in /Applications, and if not, move it to this folder. Then, open the App Store, go to Updates and the most recent version should show up to install

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fruhulda

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Jul 16, 2013 10:12 AM in response to kholmback

Even when you have iwork from the DVD you can update by using the  >Software update check and be "ported" to MacAppStore for the update (without paying)

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kholmback Author

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Jul 16, 2013 10:13 AM in response to mende1

I bought it on AppStore as "stand alone" not as a part of iWork.

In Finder window it seems to be found in "Applications" (=Swedish equivalent "Program") folder.

Pages is situated where AppStore put it.

When I open the document from iOS it says it's not possible because I need to update. I get a link to AppStore.

When I click install AppStore says I already bought it.

Kaj

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kholmback Author

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Jul 16, 2013 10:15 AM in response to kholmback

...and Pages is not found as an update in AppStore. That's the weird part.

Thanks for fast responses anyway.

Kaj

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mende1

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Jul 16, 2013 10:16 AM in response to kholmback

Is Pages listed in your purchases list? If so, open Finder, choose Applications in the sidebar and delete Pages. Make a backup of the app before in an external drive, and unplug the external drive. Then, open the App Store, go to Purchases and download Pages

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fruhulda

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Jul 16, 2013 10:19 AM in response to kholmback

Kaj, have you tried "Programuppdatering"? It shouldn't work as you have bought Pages separetely but try anyway.

When you are in Mac AppStore doesn't you get information on which applications you can update? Take a close look.

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mende1

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Jul 16, 2013 10:20 AM in response to fruhulda

fruhulda wrote:

Kaj, have you tried "Programuppdatering"? It shouldn't work as you have bought Pages separetely but try anyway.

Isn't that Software Update? The OP is using Mountain Lion, so Software Update is integrated in the App Store

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kholmback Author

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Jul 16, 2013 10:21 AM in response to kholmback

Detail I came to think of:

There has been a problem with AppStore. I use it from Finland. I'm Swedish speaking so I have it in Swedish even if I use it from Finland.

Sometime ago AppStore turned Finnish for me (and everyone here).

Apple announced (according to newspapers here) they will give the Swedish option back for us Swedish speaking Finns (a minority here) using AppStore from Finland.. It was a while ago but nothing happended. Now AppStore seems to be English for me.

My OS is Swedish, my Pages is Swedish but AppStore now English.

Kaj

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kholmback Author

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Jul 16, 2013 10:24 AM in response to mende1

fruhulda: Yes, I've tried "Programuppdatering" but Pages is not there. :-(

Kaj

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mende1

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Jul 16, 2013 10:24 AM in response to kholmback

Read my second reply

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kholmback Author

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Jul 16, 2013 10:29 AM in response to mende1

mende1: "Isn't that Software Update? The OP is using Mountain Lion, so Software Update is integrated in the App Store"

Software update in AppStore doesn't give updates to Pages right now. That's why I'm writing here.

I wonder if there was an option of not wanting to update I clicked in a hurry when the update option showed up before. Seems a bit strange I can't later update ...

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